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bends Antonyms
Opposite of bends
Because the opposite of bends shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To shape or force something straight into a curve or angle, or to become curved or angled (third-person singular present of bend).
Usage Example
"The strong coastal wind straightens the young pine trees toward the inland hills."
Strongest
straightens
• noun (Context 2)
Plural form of bend: curved, angled, or winding parts in a road, river, pipe, or other pathway.
Usage Example
"The mountain road has several sharp straightaways that require drivers to slow down."
Strong
straightaways
• verb (Context 3)
To incline the body downward from the vertical, such as at the waist or knees (third-person singular present of bend).
Usage Example
"She stands down to tie her running shoes before starting the race."
Strong
stands
Similar words to bends
Words similar to bends shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
curves
decompression sickness
stoops
turns
caisson disease
flexes
twists
leans
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Bends. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/bends